• Mica Gallery Holiday Open House

    Mica Gallery 37 North Mitchell Avenue, Bakersville, NC, United States

    Mica Gallery is grateful for the continuing support of its Mitchell and Yancey County artists and community. To show its appreciation, the gallery will host an open house on December 6th from 5 to 7 p.m. Stop by for drinks, appetizers, and some new art!

  • Holiday Markets at White Horse Black Mountain

    White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year to celebrate together as a community. Support our local vendors with gifts for you and your loved ones. Live Music, special bar offerings and visits from Santa!   Market Dates: Dec 6th, 7th, 14th & 21st

  • The Big Crafty

    Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, United States

    Voted Western North Carolina’s favorite art event for the past 16 years, The Big Crafty celebrates the beauty of a human-scale economy and community-building soul-enriching creative work. 

  • Asheville Community Square Dance

    Haw Creek Commons 315 Old Haw Creek Rd, Asheville, United States

      Dance Band: Jenny Run Away (Patrick Sawyer, Emma Rast, Nick Coker, Daniel Ullom & Anna Whalen) Host Caller: Phil Jamison Community callers are welcome to call a dance! Old-Time Jam Leader: TBD Food Truck: Appalachian Chic Flatfoot Lessons Before the Dance! Flatfooting is an Appalachian percussive dance that shares its history and steps with […]

    $10
  • Table Rock Storytelling Festival

    Burke Arts Council 506 S. Sterling Street, Morganton, NC, United States

    Local legend, Michael Reno Harrell will kick things off on Saturday, March 22.   The event will feature an exhibit of Michael’s artwork, including a meet the artist reception at 3; workshop at 4, and the concert will take place at 7. Concert tickets include the reception and the workshop. Three more events will take place in […]

    $25 – $30
  • Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival

    Rare Bird Farm 91 Duckett Top Tower Road, Hot Springs, NC, United States

    Rare Bird Cultural Arts is thrilled to announce the Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival, a celebration of roots music, craft, and community at Rare Bird Farm in rural Spring Creek, NC, on Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, 2025. This intimate, family-friendly gathering showcases a diverse lineup of artists spanning Americana, country, […]

  • Swain County Heritage Festival

    Riverfront Park 101 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, NC, United States

    Come and celebrate Appalachian Mountain Heritage in the Great Smoky Mountains small town of Bryson City! Friday evening is Southern Gospel Music night, and everyone can join in a sing-along at the end. Saturday - Memorial Day Ceremony featuring veterans. Then the music starts and lasts all day! Bluegrass, country, folk, and a little bit […]

  • Craft Thinking & Making: Critical Studies Conference

    Recurring
    Folk Art Center Auditorium 382 Blue Ridge Parkway , Asheville, United States

    Bringing together a variety of craft scholars and artists from our region and beyond for lectures and presentations.   *Check SouthernHighlandGuild.org for updates regarding a full schedule.  

    Free
  • 21st Annual NC Gold Festival

    NC Gold Foundation Grounds 1296 Polly Spout Road, Marion, NC, United States

    The 21st Annual NC Gold Festival will be held on June 6 -7, 2025 at 251 Lucky Strike Drive and 1296 Polly Spout Road, both of Marion, NC 28752. (They are across the road from each other.) ​Our vendor applications are open as of September 1, 2024. All vendors are encouraged to apply, but the […]

  • National Daniel Boone Day

    Hickory Ridge History Museum 591 Horn in the West Dr., Boone, NC, United States

    Step back in time and celebrate National Daniel Boone Day in the town that bears his name! Join us at Hickory Ridge History Museum for a day filled with hands-on history, living historical interpreters, and colonial craft demonstrations that bring the 18th century to life. ? Experience life on the frontier with: ? Guided tours […]

    Included with admission.